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The Long Slog
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.
It was a daunting agenda for the Board of Trustees (BOT) Tuesday night. It began with a ninety-minute workshop with the Sustainable Futures Commission’s presentation on net metering, and a review of the Planning and Community Development Commission’s recommendations for regulations to create a site plan review process for the proposed Commercial Eastern Corridor (CEC). Then it was on to the three public hearings and second readings on new ordinances (two for the proposed CEC and one for an electric rate increase). Add to that three first readings for new ordinances (one to create
LCF Welcomes New Members
The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) has added three new team members in time to assist with 2013 goal setting and orchestration of upcoming events and offerings. Chrystal DeCoster, Kris Donohoe, and Jonathan LaCrosse join returning members of the advisory board: Liz Erley, Roger Flynn, Clark Hodge,
A Letter of Gratitude
Dear Editor,
I would like to take a moment to write a letter of gratitude and thanks to the residents of the Town Of Lyons, the Lyons Recorder, and to in particular to all those who gave so generously of their time, their businesses, and their art and musical talents. You all helped ensure that as a town that cares for its own, our Taking Care of Our Own concert and silent auction benefit for Amber Wilson was such a success, I say thank you!
Lyons Chamber Launches Ambassador Program
By Kheli Mason
Ambassador programs are a key ingredient of many successful Chambers of Commerce. They serve as two-way communication links between the Chamber and its members. Not only does it provide another opportunity for members to learn more about what the Chamber is doing for member businesses, it provides a vital information link to coordinate community promotions and increase the effectiveness of activities, events and programs that benefit the local economy.
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Lyons BOT Agenda, - January 22, 2013
5:30 P.M. WORKSHOP – SFC presentation on Net Metering Policies (30 minutes) AND
Review Ordinance 912, an Ordinance to Amend the Lyons Municipal Code Zoning Regulations to Create a Site Plan Review Process
Town Of Lyons
Board Of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Shirley F. Johnson Council Chamber Lyons Town Hall, 432 5th Avenue, Lyons, Colorado
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Community Food Cupboard At The Old Gallery
The Old Gallery in Allenspark is pleased to be part of the collaborative Community Cupboard Food Bank, truly a community effort. Through the generosity of members of the New Covenant Church, The Allenspark Community Church, and The Old Gallery Arts and Community Center, non-perishable food items (peanut butter and jelly, tuna fish, spaghetti sauce, pasta, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, rice, etc.) and personal needs (toothpaste, paper towels,
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Mardi Gras Potluck At Old Gallery
While the “official” holiday season is behind us, there is another festival to celebrate; Mardi Gras Season has officially begun! Seizing on the opportunity to brighten up our dark, cold January days, The Allenspark Old Gallery and Community Center kicks off its 2013 Music Potluck year with the Lionel Young Blues and Boogie-Woogie duo. Each monthly potluck will feature a different theme, and what better way to start than with an effervescent, slam-bang Mardi Gras party!
